What is Belton’s argument on indigeneity in the Western? After identifying his contentions, analyze the depiction of indigeneity in The Revenant and specifically discuss how the film’s portrayals adhere to or depart from (or both) Belton’s argument.

“Western Reading Response” and “Western Viewing Response”

Reading Response Question: According to Belton, what are some of the conventions of the American Western, and how do they normatively materialize in this genre? Moreover, after reading Belton’s article, view the following clip of 3:10 to Yuma, and identify any conventions that you believe are a convention of the American Western but that Belton does not cover.

The clip link for the reading response is  https://youtu.be/3CevILyvApw

Viewing Response Question: What is Belton’s argument on indigeneity in the Western? After identifying his contentions, analyze the depiction of indigeneity in The Revenant and specifically discuss how the film’s portrayals adhere to or depart from (or both) Belton’s argument.